I have to level with you; there are few things cooler than standing on top of a mountain and looking down over creation. A few weeks ago our campus ministry hiked to the top of a mountain overlooking the New River Gorge in West Virginia. It was absolutely breathtaking. We often describe spiritual encounters with God … [Read more...]
Hope for Hope
Sociologists and culture experts have observed that we live in an era of rampant depression and anxiety, particularly among the teen generation. Would you agree with this observation? If so, what do you think is driving this depressed state? Take a minute to jot down a couple ideas. Of all the causes that could lead to our … [Read more...]
“The Way” to Holy Wow
Quick question: Which of the following are most likely to generate a “wow!” reaction from you: Mountains, ocean, a concert, a video, an unexpected good grade, a shooting star, a sunrise, a sunset, a surprise favor from a friend Quick follow up: Think about the “wow!” reaction for a minute. Why do we react that … [Read more...]
An Authentic Lifestlye
Authentic, adjective, not false or copied; genuine; real I admit that I enjoy a good-natured prank from time to time. So when I found myself in possession of a sleeve of Starbucks coffee cups I knew I had a golden opportunity. I invited a couple students to join me for coffee, but before they came, I ran to McDonalds, … [Read more...]
Would Jesus Leave Room for Cream?
Would Jesus leave room for cream? Picture yourself in a Starbucks, ordering coffee with Jesus. You place your order, Jesus places His order, and the barista asks Jesus if He’d like room for cream. What do you think He’d say? Actually, the answer to that question, which we’ll get to in a minute, isn’t as important as this: … [Read more...]
Walking in Belief
Is the following question a fair question? If you believe in something (a cause, a principle, a law of physics), but that belief doesn’t change your behavior or thinking, do you really believe in that something? To add a little insight to that question: We show our belief in buoyancy by getting in a boat. We show … [Read more...]
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